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Article: Radio & Podcasts

John Escreet, The Expansions and More

by Joe Dimino
February 4, 2019

To open this week's episode of Neon Jazz we feature the British pianist John Escreet and one of his heroes, Keith Jarrett. The show pays tribute to the talented jazz singer Kellye Gray and profiles The Standard Vocal Jazz Ensemble out of Kansas City Kansas Community College. Also spotlighted are jazz icons like Dexter Gordon and ...

News: Video / DVD

Pianist Romain Collin Releases Fifth Video In #taurussesh Series

February 4, 2019

Romain Collin releases another new video in #TaurusSesh, a series of intimate videos in which he explores the vast musical possibilities offered by his unique combination of acoustic piano, vocal loops and textures, and the bass synthesizer Moog Taurus. “You Held Me Up“ features Collin with vocalist and songwriter Christina Courtin. Videos showcase spontaneous collaborations with ...

Article: Live Review

The Emmet Cohen Trio at The Jazz Corner

by Martin McFie
February 3, 2019

The Emmet Cohen Trio The Jazz Corner Hilton Head Island February 1-2, 2019 The Emmet Cohen Trio have been together for five years and it shows. Dynamic bassist Russell Hall from Kingston, Jamaica hummed along to the bass and ebullient, dramatic drummer Kyle Poole made up the trio. They ...

News: Recording

Prog Ensemble Kinetic Element To Release Third Album The Face Of Life February 28, 2019

February 2, 2019

Kinetic Element, a band based in Richmond, Virgina (USA) that finally made a mark in the prog world in its tenth year in 2016 by performing at ROSfest and Terra Incognita, and in 2017 at Progtoberfest, has been through some changes in the last couple of years. Sporting a new guitarist and vocalist, and venturing into ...

Article: Catching Up With

Angel Bat Dawid: Lightning In A Bottle

by Kevin Press
February 1, 2019

Angel Bat Dawid's new album The Oracle is a thing of unique beauty. Lightning in a bottle. What began as a collection of tunes recorded so that her band members who don't read sheet music could learn the new material turns out to be an inspired collection of afro-centric love and happiness. The Chicago-based ...

News: Recording

Trumpeter and Flugelhornist Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars New 2-CD Release - Brasil! - Drops February 24

February 1, 2019

Brasil! 2-CD Release Date: February 24, 2019 Contemporary interpretations of Brazilian classics by flugelhornist Mark Morganelli & The Jazz Forum All-Stars Recorded at The Jazz Forum in NY with Brazilian Musicians, Brasil! Featuring 2 CDs with 28 tracks by 10 different Brazilian composers. Brasil! features Eddie Monteiro: accordion; Abelita Mateus: piano; Adriano Santos: drums; ...

News: Music Industry

Mascot Label Group announces signing of jazz legend George Benson

February 1, 2019

Mascot Label Group/Provogue are thrilled to announce the signing of soul and jazz guitar legend George Benson, with a new album scheduled for a Spring 2019 release. The 10 time Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master is one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history and has released 35 studio albums, including the multi-platinum Billboard ...

News: Event

Pittsburgh's Jazz Days of Winter Set for February 16-23, 2019

January 31, 2019

By Mackenzie Horne Dwindling attendance is perhaps the most serious threat to the well-being of today's regional jazz circles, and addressing this issue requires an approach that is as authentic as it is aggressive. Problems with attendance and participation seem to be amplified in a metropolitan area as small as Pittsburgh, and past history ...

Article: Live Review

Mark Lomax II's 400: An Afrikan Epic at Lincoln Theatre

by Mark Corroto
January 30, 2019

Mark Lomax II Lincoln Theatre 400: An Afrikan Epic Premier Columbus, OH January 26, 2019 Dr. Mark Lomax II had a problem. He was to premier his creation 400: An Afrikan Epic to a sold out audience at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Columbus, Ohio, but to do so, he ...

News: Event

Jack Kleinsinger’s Highlights In Jazz New York’s Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Announces Highlights in Jazz’s 46th Anniversary Gala, February 28, 2019

January 30, 2019

Long-time Highlights In Jazz favorites Houston Person, Daryl Sherman, Warren Vaché, Norman Simmons, and many more will be on hand for the celebration. Plus, surprise special guest. Each year, savvy jazz fans look forward to the annual Highlights In Jazz series. For almost a half century, the Jack Kleinsinger-produced events have brought together a multitude of ...